Now it appears that Evan and Alex are moving forward with their idea. They have a website where you can see pictures and a video of the prototype in action. You can see in the video that the diode-pumped solid-state green lasers used in the prototype create very sharp and bright lines on the pavement. Take a look…the prototype is really quite impressive.

On the website, they point out that the product is still in development so they “welcome any comments, questions or input you may have”. Let them know if you have any ideas or suggestions as they proceed with the development of this concept.

Personally, I am glad to see the LightLane idea moving forward. Good luck with it guys; I hope I will get the chance to try one when it hits the market.

I'd like to see a shred of evidence that it's actually effective. Sure, somebody with a clear view of the cyclist might see the lines. But the next guy won't see a bit since his view would be obstructed. Even more so than a light mounted at seatpost height or higher. Interesting (possibly innovative) idea, absolutely, but from what I can tell, it falls short, and is just another piece of plastic to confuse and, and possibly endanger cyclists.

I'm not convinced about the effectiveness either, but I think its worth trying, and its not like theres a gov't mandate shoving it down anyone's throat.

Couple of notes – good that it's paired with a red flashy light (at least in the mockup). I'm not surprised they've gone with green, given eyes being sensitive to those wavelengths so presumably it would require less power. It's less sexy and does not have the RED=STOP association however.